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Based in New Milford, NJ (Bergen County) and serving couples across New Jersey, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, Alex Kaplan is known for creating a calm, guided, and joy-filled photography experience. Browse our latest posts for real wedding inspiration, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes moments that make your day unforgettable.

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What Do Casting Directors Look for in Child Actor Headshots in New Jersey?

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If your child is starting to audition, the first thing you need to get right is the headshot. Child actor headshots in New Jersey are how casting directors decide who gets a closer look, and most parents are surprised to learn how specific that decision actually is. It is not about finding the most flattering […]

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5 LinkedIn Headshot Tips for Men Over 50 in New Jersey

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Your LinkedIn headshot is often the first thing a potential client, employer, or referral partner sees, and first impressions on LinkedIn happen fast. For men over 50 in the NJ metro area, a current, confident photo does something a resume or bio can’t: it signals that you take your professional presence seriously. After nearly 30 years of […]

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7 Essential Tips for Graduate School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You spent months on your personal statement. You tracked down three recommenders, rewrote your resume twice, and obsessed over every detail of your application. Then came the photo field. For most grad school applicants in New Jersey, that’s where things get improvised. A quick crop of something from a family event. A selfie taken in […]

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7 Essential Tips for Dental School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You’ve worked hard to get here. Now your dental school application headshot needs to match that effort. It’s one of the few parts of your application you have complete control over- and it shapes your first impression before any interview, before any committee conversation, before anyone reads a single word of your personal statement. A […]

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What to Wear for Professional Headshots in NJ & NYC

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Short answer: Solid colors, well-fitted clothing, one notch dressier than your daily work uniform. Navy, charcoal, deep green, burgundy. Skip pure white, pure black, busy patterns, and anything new you haven’t worn before. Bring two or three options. That’s the whole post in 40 words. The rest is the why, the industry-specific calls, and the […]

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Actor Headshots in NYC & Northern NJ: Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots

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Your headshot is your first audition. Before you ever step into a casting room, your image has already been evaluated by casting directors deciding who looks ready to work. In competitive markets like NYC and Northern New Jersey, actors need headshots that are clear, current, and strategically aligned with the roles they want to book. […]

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